Senior Information Security Analyst - RMF/IA Lead (DoD)

COLSA; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Education & Certification Reimburse- m

Paid Time Off

Job summary

COLSA seeks an Information Security Analyst (Advanced) to lead cybersecurity, RMF, IA, and risk mitigation for Navy networks and systems. On-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, you will guide a team and coordinate/mentor staff while ensuring compliance with DCWF requirements.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 10+ years IA/Cyber, RMF experience, and DoD/Govt domain exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of Information Assurance (IA) and/or Cyber Security experience, including a minimum of five (5) years performing related functions in a DoD or Other Government Agency platform/weapons system or IT infrastructure environment.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead functional task execution, coordinate team members, track project progress, and support project planning and resourcing.
• Must obtain qualifications aligned with one or more of the following DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles within 30 days of contract start: 111, 211, 212, 221, 461, 511, 531, 541, 550, 612, or 622. A list of acceptable certifications can be found on https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/cswf/index.html?CWFModel
• Must possess a current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, upgrade, and monitoring of security measures for computer networks and information systems.
• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and lead the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee implementation of security controls to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Lead Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Security activities across assigned task areas.
• Lead RMF activities, including control assessment, package development, artifact review, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) support, and authorization documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of team members performing Information Security Analyst functions.
• Track project progress, resolve execution issues, and support planning for projects, resources, and cyber events.
• Review vulnerability data, security documentation, risk assessments, and authorization artifacts for technical quality.
• Support or oversee cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats in hardware and software environments.
• Coordinate with Government technical personnel, program leadership, and contractor team members on cyber risk and authorization matters.
• Mentor junior team members and support team compliance with applicable DCWF and contract qualification requirements.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cyber security

Team leadership

Project coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

COLSA seeks an Information Security Analyst (Advanced) to lead cybersecurity, RMF, IA, and risk mitigation for Navy networks and systems. On-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, you will guide a team and coordinate/mentor staff while ensuring compliance with DCWF requirements.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 10+ years IA/Cyber, RMF experience, and DoD/Govt domain exposure.